Which of the following are sources of Law in India

Which of the following is/are source/ sources of Law in India?

  1. Constitution of India
  2. Statutes
  3. Customary Law 
  4. Case Law

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 only
  2. 1, 2 and 4 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Answer: The correct option is D
  • Explanation:

    All of the options provided are sources of law in India.

    Constitution of India: The supreme law of the land. It stands at the apex of the Indian legal system and all other laws, statutes, and judgments must conform to it.

    Statutes (Legislislation): Laws enacted by the Parliament at central level and State Legislatures at state level.

    Customary Law: Long-established traditions and practices that have gained legal recognition over time.

    Case Law (Judicial Precedents): Judgments and rulings delivered by the Supreme Court under Article 141 of the Constitution, which are binding on lower courts.